Rome to Sofia (FCO–SOF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FB450
FB Bulgaria
221
9:20 AM
CET T1
12:20 PM
EET
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64316
W6 Wizz
32Q
8:40 PM
CET T3
11:35 PM
EET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FB449
FB Bulgaria
221
7:00 AM
EET T2
7:55 AM
CET
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W64315
W6 Wizz
32Q
7:00 PM
EET T1
8:00 PM
CET
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rome to Sofia
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 574 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 55 1-stop hubs

FCO–SOF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Wizz Air and Bulgaria Air lead the route. The flight covers 574 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–SOF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W6 Wizz Air 7 32Q 1h55
FB Bulgaria Air 5 221 2h
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – FB
32Q Airbus A321neo – W6
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FB + W6 (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to SOF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to SOF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,008
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sofia from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Sofia Airport.
Metric FCO→SOF CIA→SOF NAP→SOF
Distance from FCO 18 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 12 7 10
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 45m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Sofia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
FCO: CET · SOF: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 7:00 PM in Sofia.
Distance & Flight Time
574 mi / 924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Both Italy and Bulgaria are EU member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Bulgaria without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–SOF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Sofia route.
Route details
Distance574 mi / 924 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SOF
Full nameSofia Airport
IATA / ICAOSOF / LBSF
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Passengers/yr7.9M
Elevation1,742 ft / 531 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to SOF flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Sofia Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 574 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Bulgaria Air and Wizz Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from FCO to SOF. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMM, EIN, SSH, EDI, HAM, JED, TRN, BLQ, HHN, BCN, MUC, MAD, VLC, BVA, AGP, MLA, PRG, VIE, OTP, BEG, SAW, WAW, BUD, CGN, LGW, TLV, LTN, MAN, ZRH, PFO, IST, KRK, AUH, ATH, BRI, NAP, BHX, BER, STN, ORY, LHR, FRA, CPH, CDG, ALC, RIX, AMS, RAK, DXB, BRS, DUB, MXP, DOH, PMI and HRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sofia is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Yes, return flights from SOF to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CIA and NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to SOF

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Sofia Airport (SOF) are connected by nonstop service from Bulgaria Air and Wizz Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to SOF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to SOF ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (CIA) and Napoli (NAP).